We'll reach 1,000 games played in qualifying today, which begins with...
Southridge Defenders veteran Wario shooting 13-ball with the red cue. Wario had a Tournament-first moment, as the 5 and 15 became interlocked in the mouth of the top side. He struggled to play through that, taking two errors to get to 26 shots for the game. Lighton Prestige captain Acorn is ready to go in 9-ball with the red cue. Acorn came close to making the 9 on the break, but settled for a 1-9 combination to the top left to end in 1 shot with no errors. Tysini Hummingbirds newcomer Hughbert plays 12-ball with the red cue. Hughbert needed only 18 shots and one error to clear the table. Stonebridge Wolves captain Juno is set to play 15-ball with the purple cue. Juno made an absolutely idiotic play early on that spoiled the rest of her game, leading to 34 shots and five errors. The fifth game today features Pearl Surfers veteran Boots using the purple cue for 9-ball. Boots cranked the 9 to the top left on the break for 0 shots and zero errors.
The second group kicks off with Pacific Volcanoes veteran Twinkie I playing 13-ball with the blue cue. Twinkie I had some poor positioning at the end, taking two errors to finish in 27 shots. Swordpoint Blades mainstay Dreamy steps up for 12-ball with the silver cue. Dreamy had some issues early on with a pair of scratches, then closed in 23 shots after a tough positional battle. Midland Predators veteran Rainmane goes eighth today, using the silver cue in 10-ball. Rainmane had a tough start, but sealed the effort in 15 shots with no errors after a late surge. North Modernistic Nighthawks veteran Lionel draws in for Rotation with the purple cue. Lionel had an early double-error, but was otherwise solid in 26 shots for the game. Oceanside Waves rookie Rocky ends the group with the green cue in 9-ball. Rocky had a slow start and took one error in his 16 shots to finish.
The Defenders' Wario is back for his second game today, using the red cue in Rotation. Wario had his struggles with clear looks at first, taking three errors before a surge to end in 24 shots. Maplewood Lumberjacks captain Diddley plays 12-ball with the purple cue. Diddley had a commanding start and didn't let up, closing the outing in 15 shots with no errors. Viewpoint Sound Meteors newcomer Cobalt takes up the blue cue for 10-ball. Cobalt had three errors, weighing him down to 18 shots in a poor outing. Next up, Pacific Volcanoes captain Starlight becomes the 19th player to finish qualifying with her Accuracy game with the blue cue. Starlight bailed herself out of trouble with three double-pots to end in 19 shots and no errors. She totaled 149 shots and 9 errors overall. The Wolves captain Juno gets a second game today in Accuracy with the green cue as the 20th qualifying finisher. Juno didn't have her best, taking one error in 21 shots for the game, which put her at totals of 169 shots and 13 errors.
Group four leads off with Queens Flames hotshot Briana shooting 15-ball with the purple cue. Briana had bad positioning and sank the 15 illegally early on, forcing her to 36 shots and seven errors. She'll have to shake it off quickly, as Briana is the 21st player to shoot Accuracy, doing so with the blue cue. Briana was just okay with 19 shots and one error in her qualifying finale, ending with totals of 181 shots and 19 errors. Surfers veteran Boots takes her second game today as well, using the green cue for 10-ball. Boots wasn't quite on pace, taking 17 shots with one error for a scratch. The 19th game of the day is Maplewood Lumberjacks newcomer Vladimir playing 15-ball with the purple cue. Vladimir picked up four errors along the way, putting him at a frustrating 28 shots in an event and stick combination that has been trouble for many today. Victoria Spurs newcomer Rosalina keeps the purple cue active for 10-ball. Rosalina left the 10 on the very edge of the bottom left, and then called it repeatedly. She took two errors for illegally potted balls before ending on 12 shots after a 6-10 combination.
Queens Flames veteran Mario opens the fifth group with the silver cue in hand for 15-ball. Mario had a brutal start after a poor break, and he ended up with five errors in 26 shots. More 15-ball follows as North Modernistic Nighthawks captain Peach plays with the green cue. Peach was a little slower, taking three errors in 27 shots after some frustrating moments. Today's 23rd game goes to Southern Monarchs veteran Dominic, who plays 13-ball with the red cue. Dominic navigated his game cleanly in 22 shots, although some set-up work late cost him shots. The Nighthawks' Lionel is back for 15-ball with the red cue in his second appearance of the day. Lionel had a dynamic style that favored him well, and he closed in 18 shots with no errors on a 10-15 combination to the bottom left. Lumberjacks captain Diddley is back for 13-ball with the blue cue to round out this set. Diddley had to fight for positioning at the end, requiring 25 shots and one error to complete the game.
The sixth group begins as Pacific Volcanoes stalwart Ms. Kitty does 13-ball with the red cue. Ms. Kitty had virtually no favorable angles in her game, but only took three errors among a pitiful 36 shots. The 27th player called today is Archtown Arrows veteran Hoppy, who will use the purple cue in 15-ball. Hoppy had a thunderous start, a couple of errors in the middle, and a crisp finish in 22 shots. Next up, Stonebridge Wolves rookie Jane plays 10-ball with the green cue. Jane needed 18 shots and two errors to complete her effort. Another rookie, the Diamond Gems' Autumn, shoots Rotation with the green cue. Autumn attacked relentlessly early on, and she finished off with 21 shots and two errors in a quick outing. Whitewater Shores mainstay Twinkie III closes the batch with Accuracy and the blue as the 22nd qualifying finisher. Twinkie III was very fast initially, then slowed near the end to 18 shots. Overall, she had 164 shots and 12 errors throughout qualifying.
The seventh set starts on 10-ball with Maplewood Lumberjacks third-year Summer using the purple cue. Summer was pretty quick in her game, with 14 shots and one error. Queens Flames superstar Violetta keeps the purple cue up for her 12-ball appearance. Violetta knocked down the rack in 17 shots with no errors, a fearless performance. The 33rd game of the day is 9-ball with the silver cue for Harrison Specters third-year Rudolph. In this game, he started well but couldn't quite corral the 9 early, instead finishing in 16 shots with no errors. After that, Pronger Tridents newcomer Avril tries Rotation with the silver cue. Avril had a fairly standard showing with 27 shots and three errors. Golden Pilots veteran Sparkles ends the set with 10-ball and the blue cue. Sparkles had some tricky plays, including a cut off the 6 to deflect the 10 to the top left for 16 shots and two errors.
Group eight gets going with Noelle of the Central Warriors playing 15-ball with the red cue. Noelle posted 27 shots and four errors in her game, a solid effort. Westside Rockers veteran Goatee gets the 37th game today, shooting Rotation with the purple cue. Goatee couldn't pick up the pace, and annoyance led her to four errors in 34 shots. Up next, Swordpoint Blades rookie Esmeralda shoots 13-ball with the blue cue. Esmeralda finished the rack in a mere 16 error-free shots, rarely making a mistake. Viewpoint Sound Meteors star Princess draws in for Rotation with the red cue. Princess couldn't get a clean finish in this one, ending with 37 shots and five errors. The Monarchs' Dominic will also play Rotation, but he uses the blue cue for his second game today. Dominic was better, needing only 27 shots with two errors to complete his game.
The 41st game of the day sees Leonardo of the Diamond Gems become the 23rd player to finish qualifying as he shoots Accuracy with the green cue. Leonardo posted 18 shots and no errors in the game for totals of 161 shots and 20 errors throughout his games. Pacific Volcanoes veteran Cowzart keeps the green cue active for 13-ball. Cowzart had a hot start, but positioning quickly dragged on him, and he finished in 25 shots with no errors. The Defenders' Wario will play a third game today, using the blue cue in 15-ball. A scratch on the 6, his third error of the game, set Wario up to end on 17 shots with a 7-15 combination to the bottom right. The Rockers' Goatee is back for 15-ball, using the silver cue. Goatee was a complete disaster with 44 shots and nine errors in the worst-yet game of the year. Pearl Surfers newcomer Wings is ready to end the group with the purple cue in 12-ball. Wings was alright with 25 shots and only one error as positioning on the last ball eluded him.
The final group is headed by Atlantic Pirates newcomer Dusky, who shoots 9-ball with the green cue. Dusky had a ball on the break, an early scratch for her lone error, and a deflected finish at 12 shots. Viewpoint Sound Meteors captain Hoot will grab the red cue for 15-ball, a risky proposition based on recent results. It almost went well early, but a mid-game fade pushed him to 34 shots and four errors. Flames superstar Violetta is back for 13-ball with the blue cue in her second appearance today. Violetta looked mostly in control despite taking two errors, as she ended the game in 21 shots. Oceanside Waves captain Snuggle is the latest to jump into the 15-ball lion pit with the blue cue. Snuggle had no regard for the rules, knowing the state of the league. He eased up late, but ended up at 30 shots and six errors after the fade. Golden Pilots captain Valencia brings the day to an end with the red cue in 15-ball. Valencia buried the rack in 23 shots with two errors, avoiding the curse narrowly.
With such a poor showing this afternoon, the league will schedule Saturday as an off day before resuming qualifying on Sunday.
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